WILTSHIRE'S most prolific paedophile has been told to expect longer in jail.

Peter Daniels, 70, was handed six life sentences earlier this year after he was convicted at Salisbury Crown Court of sexually abusing 22 children. He would only have to serve nine years.

But the county's police and crime commissioner appealed to the government, claiming the sentence was unduly lenient. Yesterday, Daniels was told at the Court of Appeal that his original was indeed unduly lenient - and to expect a longer jail term. The judgement will be handed down in the coming months.

Angus Macpherson, Wiltshire and Swindon police and crime commissioner, said he was pleased with the result.

"When I was informed about the original sentence I felt it was unduly lenient, given the seriousness of the crimes and the number of young victims targeted and abused by Daniels," he said. "It was only right that I contacted the Solicitor General Robert Buckland MP to express my concerns, and I am grateful that these were acted on and the original sentence was re-examined by the courts."

Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said detectives investigating the case had been disappointed by the original sentence.

"Not only did it not reflect the seriousness of his crimes, but it also did not adequately protect the public from someone who has proved to be such a risk to children," he said.

"We hope today's update from court provides some comfort for his victims, who are still coming to terms with what happened to them."