Quincy Promes Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Assaulting Cousin
Dutch international and Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting his cousin at a family party in Abcoude in July 2020. The 31-year-old was found guilty of aggravated assault by a Dutch court but as he is currently in Russia it is unclear if he will now return to the Netherlands.
Background of the Incident
The incident came to light after Promes’ phone was tapped in a drug trafficking investigation. Promes had stabbed his cousin in the knee during the family party, and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Promes will also stand trial later this year for allegedly importing two consignments of cocaine, a total of 1362 kilos, via the port of Antwerp.
Promes’ Career
Promes has been capped 50 times by the Netherlands national side and has played for Ajax, Sevilla and Spartak Moscow during his career. He was not present for the sentencing in Amsterdam as he is currently in Russia.
Conclusion
Quincy Promes has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting his cousin at a family party in Abcoude in July 2020. The 31-year-old was found guilty of aggravated assault by a Dutch court but as he is currently in Russia it is unclear if he will now return to the Netherlands. Promes will also stand trial later this year for allegedly importing two consignments of cocaine, a total of 1362 kilos, via the port of Antwerp.