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An investigation into alleged child sexual abuse is to be re-started with a new team of detectives following a major review of the initial inquiry, police have said. Humberside Police made 34 arrests as part of Operation Marksman which looked into allegations of child sexual abuse made by two victims in Hull. But no charges were made during the course of the inquiry which started in Spring 2019, although the force insisted it remained a “priority” and was under constant review. Last year Humberside Police invited the Hydrant Programme – national experts on child sexual abuse inquiries – to assess its investigation. Following that review, Operation Marksman will be started again with a new team of detectives, the force said. Assistant Chief Constable David Marshall said: “Based on Hydrant’s evidential review of Op Marksman, Humberside Police have taken the decision to establish a new investigative team and recommence the investigation. “The investigation team will focu