Police investigating suspicious fire at home of Friendlyjordies

Crime scene established at YouTuber Jordan Shanks's Bondi, Sydney residence and his lawyers confirm nobody was injured

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Police have established a crime scene after a suspicious fire at the Sydney home of YouTube comedian Jordan Shanks-Markovina this morning.

Better known as Friendlyjordies, the YouTuber, who made a name for himself for his political commentary - as well as a high-profile legal case against John Barilaro, a former New South Wales deputy premier - was not harmed during the fire.

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