Claim: An autistic boy named Brandon Smith is missing with his dog Hank in Doncaster, Whaley Bridge and Gateshead.
Fact-check: Hoax posts about missing boy 'Brandon Smith' shared across England - Full Fact
Verdict: these posts are hoaxes. police in all three areas have confirmed they are not aware of any missing persons appeals matching this description.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00