Three convicted after fatal street stabbing

Two people have been found guilty of murder after a man died from multiple stab wounds following a violent attack in Market Rasen, which police say unfolded in full view of the public.

Ryan Townhill, 30, of no fixed address, and Shannon Doocey, 32, of Mill Street, in the town, were convicted of the murder of Danny Fowler following the altercation in Union Street on 12 March.

A third defendant, Martin Doocey, 55, of Waverley Court in the town, was convicted of manslaughter.

All three are due to be sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on 17 November.

Lincolnshire Police said the attack happened on a busy afternoon in a prominent town centre location and lasted less than four minutes.

It began after Townhill approached Fowler's vehicle.

Shannon Doocey then joined the confrontation and Fowler was then seen moving towards Townhill and Doocey carrying a baseball bat.

During the confrontation, he was also seen in possession of a knife, police said.

Martin Doocey became involved after Fowler fell to the ground.

Police said Shannon Doocey and Townhill fled the scene, while Martin Doocey remained and was arrested by officers.

Speaking at the conclusion of a six-week trial, senior investigating officer, Det Insp Melissa Rooke, said: "Danny Fowler lost his life in an act of extreme violence carried out in Market Rasen in the middle of the afternoon.

"What happened that day unfolded in a matter of seconds, but the consequences have been devastating and long-lasting for Danny's family, those who witnessed the incident, and the wider community.

"Our thoughts remain firmly with Danny's family and loved ones."

Following the trial, Shannon Doocey was also convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in connection with the incident, as well as affray and possession of an offensive weapon relating to an earlier incident in Waterloo Street in September 2025.

Martin Doocey was also convicted of possessing an offensive weapon in connection with the Waterloo Street incident.

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