Couple arrested in Kerry Babies case 'would not drop a sweet wrapper on the ground'

Neighbours describe couple as well-respected in community and ask why gardaí cannot 'leave well alone'

The grave of 'Baby John' in Caherciveen. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Neighbours of two people arrested last week in connection with the Kerry Babies murder mystery have spoken of their “total shock” at the arrests.

They describe the couple as the least likely to even drop a sweet wrapper on the ground, and some have even asked why gardaí cannot “leave well alone”.