Two guilty of murder in Market Rasen knife attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Two people have been found guilty of murdering Danny Fowler, who was stabbed to death in Market Rasen town centre on 12 March.

Two people have been found guilty of murdering Danny Fowler, 37, who was stabbed to death in Union Street, Market Rasen, on 12 March. The six-week trial at Lincoln Crown Court concluded on 23 October with Ryan Townhill, 29, of no fixed address, and Shannon Doocey, 31, of Mill Street in Market Rasen, both convicted of murder. Martin Doocey, 55, of Waverley Court in Market Rasen, was found guilty of manslaughter.

The attack lasted less than four minutes and took place in broad daylight on a busy afternoon in the town centre, witnessed by members of the public. Jurors were shown CCTV footage of the incident. The court heard that Townhill approached Mr Fowler's vehicle before an altercation took place in Union Street, after which Shannon Doocey arrived and joined in. Mr Fowler was found with multiple stab wounds despite the efforts of emergency responders and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shannon Doocey and Martin Doocey were also charged in connection with a separate altercation in Waterloo Street in September 2025. Shannon Doocey was found guilty of affray and possession of an offensive weapon; Martin Doocey was found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon. Ryan Townhill was also found guilty of possession of a bladed article. All three are due to be sentenced on 17 November.

How it is being reported

• Two found guilty of murder after 'extreme' knife attack in Market RasenDanny Fowler died at the scene after being stabbed multiple times in broad daylightGrimsbyLive · 24 Oct, 09:33
• Two guilty of murder after terrifying Market Rasen knife attack in broad daylightDanny Fowler was stabbed multiple times in an attack lasting less than four minutesLincolnshire Live · 24 Oct, 07:53

In this story: Danny Fowler · Ryan Townhill · Shannon Doocey · Martin Doocey · Market Rasen · Lincoln Crown Court

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