The incident even prompted a statement from the Human Rights Commissioner.
However Manawatu Police today released a statement saying that following an investigation it was established Angel sustained her injuries from falling out of a tree.
Central police communications manager Sara Stavropoulos said as Angel was unconscious when she was found, it took until today to corroborate her story.
Police did not receive any complaints regarding an assault in connection with the incident, Ms Stavropoulos said.
It was unknown what Angel was doing in the tree prior to her fall.
Officer in charge of the investigation Detective Johnny Oram, said the investigation had been completed after police spoke to the victim's friends and local businesses.
"It appears the victim's injuries are not suspicious and were sustained after they fell from a tree they climbed.
"The scene examination and evidence also confirms this as well as the injuries sustained with the fall.
"The victim's family have been informed of the investigation outcome."
Angel remained in a serious but stable condition at Wellington Hospital.
"I want to thank the members of the public who called emergency services upon finding the victim and giving first aid," Mr Oram said.
