Governor of HMP Lindholme in Doncaster sacked

Rob Kellett had served at the head of the Category C men's jail since 2021

HMP Lindholme
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 24th Dec 2025
Last updated 24th Dec 2025

The governor of HMP Lindholme in Doncaster, Rob Kellett, has been sacked.

The prisons service hasn't given a reason for why he's been dismissed.

In a statement, the Prison's Service spokesperson said: “Where staff fall below our high standards, we do not hesitate to take robust action.”

Mr Kellett had been in charge at the Category C men's jail since 2021.

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