Australian police arrest former Broome bishop in child abuse probe

Bishop Christopher Saunders was arrested Wednesday as part of a 'longstanding investigation', according to Western Australia Police

This story is developing and has been updated.

Local police in Western Australia arrested Bishop Christopher Saunders, the former leader of the Diocese of Broome, at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 21. 

Bishop Christopher Saunders. Pillar file photo.

On Thursday morning, authorities confirmed the charges facing Saunders after the 72-year old bishop was taken i…