The family of a man who died following an altercation with door staff in Yorkshire have paid tribute to their ‘rockstar’ after three men were sentenced for their roles in his death.

Jame Kelly was involved in the incident with the door staff following an altercation in Silver Street in Doncaster in May 2022.

The 30-year-old, of Leeds, was left with serious injuries and died in hospital the following day.

Three men, Mark Rowing, Dwayne Watson and David Williams, all pleaded guilty to manslaughter through gross negligence during a hearing in February.

On Thursday (Jun 25), Rowing, 37, of Exchange Street in Doncaster, was jailed for two years and five months, Watson, 44, of Kingston Road in Worksop, was jailed for two years and Williams, 30, of Kinross Crescent in Nottingham, was jailed for one year and eight months.

Following the sentencing hearing, Jamie’s parents and sister released a heartfelt tribute to him.

It said: “Jamie had a huge personality. He was full of life and fun. The atmosphere in any room he walked into would immediately change because of his positive energy, charm, and fantastic sense of humour.

Jamie Kelly died following an altercation with three members of door staff outside a bar in Silver Street, Doncaster, in May 2022 | SYP

placeholder image — Jamie Kelly died following an altercation with three members of door staff outside a bar in Silver Street, Doncaster, in May 2022 | SYP

“He was friendly towards anyone he met, and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him would only have nice things to say about him.

“His lovely group of friends, who have shown an outpouring of support during the court process, are testament to this.

“Jamie’s main passion was singing. He was always singing, writing songs about love, and playing the piano. He had a beautiful voice and was in a band for a long time.

“He had just finished studying for his music production degree and was ready to start an exciting new chapter in his life. Sadly, that new chapter is one he never got to experience.

“Jamie has left a huge hole in our lives and the lives of his friends. Family meant everything to him, and he was our rockstar.

“While he was always the ‘fun one,’ Jamie could also be quiet and reflective, and he gave careful consideration to life’s big decisions.

(l-r) Dwayne Watson, Mark Rowing and David Williams. | WYP

“Fairness and doing the right thing meant a lot to him.

“On the night that he died, Jamie was just doing what so many of us have done before. He was out with his friends to celebrate a major milestone in one of their lives. He was just having a good time.

“His death has changed us as a family forever, and the awful events of four years ago will never leave us. But, we want everyone to know the sort of person that Jamie was.

“He was funny, kind, family-orientated and had an incredible passion for life. That is how we’ll always remember him.”

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, who was the senior investigating officer on this case, said:“Jamie’s death was needless and avoidable tragedy and the actions of Rowing, Watson and Williams meant that Jamie’s young life was taken away from him at a time when he had so much to look forward to.

“My thoughts remain with Jamie’s loved ones today and I would like to thank his family for their support and patience over the course of our investigation.

“They have shown courage during the most heartbreaking of times and I hope today they take some comfort in knowing that three people have been held accountable for causing Jamie’s death. It is no less than Jamie and his family deserved.”